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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.28, 1,435.86 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.28, 1,435.86 and 273.28 is: 409.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.28 : 1,435.86 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.28/1,435.86 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.28x = 1,435.86 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.28x = 392,391.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,391.82/957.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.90

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